Mexico Third Shirt 1998

In 1998, Mexico, coached by Manuel Lapuente, competed in the FIFA World Cup in France, continuing their streak of World Cup appearances. The squad included stars like Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Luis Hernández, Jorge Campos, Claudio Suárez, and Alberto García Aspe. Mexico advanced from the group stage after drawing with South Korea and Belgium and defeating the Netherlands 3–2, thanks to Hernández’s goals. In the Round of 16, they faced Germany, taking the lead through Hernández before eventually losing 2–1. Despite the exit, Mexico impressed with attacking flair, Hernández finishing as one of the tournament’s top scorers with four goals.